Penfolds Celebrates 25 Years of Recorking Clinics

A unique proposal in the world of wine, Recorking Clinics provide wine enthusiasts with the opportunity to allow Penfolds Winemakers to open and visually inspect their wine, assess the quality, top up, certify, and re-capsule their prized bottles, arresting any further deterioration due to leakage or low levels.

Penfolds has been providing its famed Recorking Clinic service to collectors around the world since 1991, with over 130,000 bottles certified since the program's inception. Wine owners must make a booking, where the esteemed Penfolds winemaking team will be on-hand to expertly assess each registered bottle.

"After 25 years, the Recorking Clinics continue to amaze and evolve, transcending all our expectations," says Penfolds Chief Winemaker, Peter Gago. "The notion that every bottle has a story continues to reign true. As winemakers, it is so meaningful and rewarding to meet collectors and share their personal story of their wine's unique journey. Professionally it is gratifying to witness the ongoing quality of rare treasures that span so many decades, each one adding to the unfinished story that is Penfolds."

In addition to the wine assessment, a Clinic appointment allows the opportunity to meet with a Penfolds winemaker to recount the wine's story, discuss drinking windows and cellaring recommendations. All bottles that are recorked will be certified and signed by Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker or Steve Lienert, Penfolds Snr Red Winemaker. An optional valuation service will also be provided onsite by Christie's Auction House.

Registration is now open and appointments are essential; only Penfolds red wines of 15 years+ will be considered for inspection. To register, please visit Penfolds.com or email [email protected].

For additional information, please visit Penfolds.com to watch Penfolds Senior Red Winemaker Steve Lienert explain the Penfolds Recorking clinics process.

ABOUT PENFOLDS
'1844 To Evermore!'... It was the slogan to launch a winemaking legacy. Through a union of passion, commitment, courage and patience, this winemaking legacy flourishes throughout the world today. For 170 years, Penfolds has cultivated a reputation on winemaking excellence; achieved through a unique alchemy of distinguished vineyards and viticultural caretakers, exceptional winemaking resources and a rich history of outstanding winemakers. These master craftsmen and women have served as silent custodians of the Penfolds stable, an Australian tradition steeped in wine lore and the spirit of generosity. As well as honoring traditional winemaking values, Penfolds cultivates a spirit of experimentation and innovation, as evidenced from secret 'bottlings' such as Grange in 1951. Through the passing of time such innovations have become the great traditions for new generations. Today, 170 years from its initial declaration, Penfolds winemaking legacy continues and the house remains one of Australia's most revered ... now and 'evermore'.

For further Recorking Clinic information or to register please visit www.penfolds.com.

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